What the Young Inspectors said

Young Inspectors report on: Vectis Radio
Address: Vectis Radio, The Quay, Newport, PO30 2QR
Date of Inspection: 22nd November 2025
Number of Young Inspectors present: 3 aged 11 years.
Details about the provision/activity: Opportunity to gain confidence and skills while learning about presenting, producing, promoting and podcasting in live radio
When is it available: Saturday 10am to 1 pm
Session cost: £6
Overall Rating: 3 stars
Report Summary
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Fun and Enjoyment The young inspectors had a great time at this activityand felt that it was really interesting. The session was busy and engaging with other young people attending the session and 2 adults working alongside them with different tasks and activities. They had the opportunity to be on the radio show and be actively involved in recording the 4P’s session to go out between 6-7 pm on the Saturday and Sundayand also record a Christmas message which will be played through December. None of the young inspectors had ever been before and they said that it was really fun and they liked talking on air about a variety of topics and having the opportunity to record a podcast. They said it was a great experience of radio and they would definitely go again and they loved that they could listen to the recording on the radio with their family at the weekend.
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Accessibility The venue and toilet facilities are accessible for a wheelchair. The session is adapted to meet the individual needs of the young people, and the staff will make any necessary adjustments to be able to meet their needs. The start time was convenient for 2 of the young inspectors but one suggested that it would be better if it didn’t run across the lunch time but appreciated that young people would appreciate a lay in on a Saturday and not to have to get there too early. They all said that at £6 it was really good value for a 3 hour session.
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Safety and surroundings The young inspectors were warmly welcomed by both the staff and the other young people attending the session and that they felt very safe in the session. Safety advice was emailed to the parent and shared with the young people prior to the session. Safety advice was clearly visible on the walls andinstructions that were given to them were clear.
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Feedback from a Young Inspector aged 11 years: “This is the best activity I have ever done it was really fun, I am going to ask my dad if I can come back every week. I will tell my friends – come here if you want to have some fun”
Feedback from a parent emailed the following day: “It was lovely to hear them on the radio last night! Very proud”
Feedback from the provider: This feedback is very gratifying. The team at Vectis Radio strive to make the sessions fun and busy whilst “trying” to put out a coherent radio show. The pressure of live radio adds to the fun and slightly frantic nature of the sessions and makes them pass very quickly. It is always good to have feedback that shows we are on the right track.
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